Transformative Change for Biodiversity

1 conference | 9 projects | 150 experts

The final conference of the Transformative Change Cluster brings together nine Horizon Europe projects to consolidate and advance shared knowledge on enabling and accelerating transformative societal change to safeguard biodiversity. Convening around 150 participants from science and policy, the event is designed as a space for learning, synthesis, dialogue, and strategic alignment.

4-5 June 2026

Brussels & Online

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The conference will explore key convergences, complementaries, and tensions related to systems and models, governance and policy, and societal values and practices. These themes will be reflected across four dedicated tracks:

Track A -
Systems, Models & Scenarios

Track B -
Governance, Policy and Innovation

Track C -
Society, Values and Practice

Track D-
Posters and Videos / Visualization

The conference will showcase tools and scenarios, governance frameworks, real-world case studies, and insights on values, equity, and innovation, integrating diverse disciplinary perspectives to provide science-based solutions for transformative change towards halting biodiversity loss.

There will be strong emphasis on policy relevance, financing mechanisms, and implementation pathways, with a focus on informing EU strategies such as the Biodiversity Strategy and the Green Deal, as well as global processes including IPBES. Exchenge with policymakers, financial actors, and stakeholders will help bridge research and decision-making, ensuring that transformative insights are actionable and aligned with current policy needs.

The conference will also serve as a platform for shaping future collaboration, policy dialogue and transdisciplinary research agendas, supporting sustained impact toward nature-positive and equitable futures.